Gothic Recap

Which of these animals would not fit into a Gothic story?

• Wolves

• Crows or ravens

• Doves

• Vultures

A Gothic theme is ‘incarceration’. What does this mean?

• The feeling of loneliness

• The feeling that something bad will happen

• The feeling that death is approaching

• The feeling of being trapped

What is an unreliable narrator?

• A narrator who is supernatural

• A narrator who lies due to madness or bias

• A narrator who is a villain

• A narrator who is a victim

Which of these types of weather would be unsuitable for a gothic story?

• Storms or dark, cloudy skies

• Mist or fog

• A windy, sunny day

• Moonlit night skies

What should a Gothic setting be like?

• Isolated and extreme

• Green and natural

• Busy and well-populated

• Light and open

Which of these would not be a suitable Cornish gothic setting?

• An abandoned mine

• A ancient mysterious castle on an island

• An enchanted forest

• A wild moor approaching a steep dangerous cliff

A Gothic theme is a sense of dread. What does this mean?

• There is a feeling that something bad will happen

• A mysterious mood is created.

• A feeling of excitement and drama

• The feeling that the story will take an unexpected turn

Traditionally, many Gothic stories in the 19th century included female characters who were in danger of death. These were often referred to as damsels in…

• …danger

• …distress

• …dread

• …despair

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Gothic stories often include werewolves, spirits, monsters, or inexplicable events. This is known as the…

• The supernatural

• The natural

• The spirit world

• The mysterious

When a strange character arrives in a Gothic story they are referred to as…

• …a villain.

• …a monster.

• …a mysterious outsider

• …a shadowy figure.